Retired: Real-Time News from Birmingham: Petstag:blog.al.com,2015:/spotnews/8572012-10-26T18:03:04ZArchives of local news updates from Birmingham and surrounding communitiesMovable Type Enterprise 4.29-advanceShelby Humane Society boosting pet adoptions for national competitiontag:blog.al.com,2014:/spotnews/857.129835082014-05-21T16:32:17Z2014-05-21T16:41:42ZMartin J. Reed | mreed@al.comhttp://connect.al.com/user/martinjreed/index.htmlParrots in the Park: See exotic birds up close at Avondale Parktag:blog.al.com,2014:/spotnews/857.129631262014-05-19T14:43:07Z2014-05-19T14:42:07ZBIRMINGHAM, Alabama -- Alabama Parrot Rescue holds Parrots in the Park event at Avondale Park. The monthly event is a great place to see exotic birds up close. After problems with bad weather over the past several months, co-founders Art...Joe Songer | jsonger@al.comhttp://connect.al.com/user/jsonger/index.html
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama -- Alabama Parrot Rescue holds Parrots in the Park event at Avondale Park. The monthly event is a great place to see exotic birds up close. After problems with bad weather over the past several months, co-founders Art...
Foxes, coyotes and hawks, oh my! Here's a look at the top misconceptions about wildlifetag:blog.al.com,2014:/spotnews/857.129250982014-05-16T13:00:00Z2014-05-16T13:43:44ZWe asked wildlife expert David Dionne to provide us with a list of the "top misconceptions" regarding wildlife. Here's what he had to say:Ana Rodriguez | arodriguez@al.comhttp://connect.al.com/user/arrodriguez/index.html
We asked wildlife expert David Dionne to provide us with a list of the "top misconceptions" regarding wildlife. Here's what he had to say:
BAARC's Scott Kirkland takes animal cruelty charges to Jefferson County circuit courttag:blog.al.com,2014:/spotnews/857.128681242014-05-08T21:59:00Z2014-05-08T22:03:27ZRescue owner agrees to guilty verdict in Leeds for animal cruelty, moves case on appeal to Jefferson County Circuit CourtJoey Kennedy | jkennedy@al.comhttp://connect.al.com/user/jkennedy/index.html
Rescue owner agrees to guilty verdict in Leeds for animal cruelty, moves case on appeal to Jefferson County Circuit Court
How do you keep pets safe from coyotes, foxes? Wildlife expert weighs intag:blog.al.com,2014:/spotnews/857.128515792014-05-07T13:00:00Z2014-05-07T13:06:45ZWhen news broke that a Vestavia Hills family was grieving the loss of their pet Bichon Frise after it had been attacked and killed by a coyote or fox in the backyard of their Shades Crest Road home, AL.com readers from around the greater Birmingham area chimed in with their own wildlife experiences. Ana Rodriguez | arodriguez@al.comhttp://connect.al.com/user/arrodriguez/index.html
When news broke that a Vestavia Hills family was grieving the loss of their pet Bichon Frise after it had been attacked and killed by a coyote or fox in the backyard of their Shades Crest Road home, AL.com readers from around the greater Birmingham area chimed in with their own wildlife experiences.
Vestavia Hills veterinarian reminds residents to watch pets after dog was attacked, killed by wildlifetag:blog.al.com,2014:/spotnews/857.128408202014-05-05T19:00:00Z2014-05-05T20:12:19ZAccording to reports, the dog was attacked by either a coyote or a fox while it was in its fenced-in backyard. Ana Rodriguez | arodriguez@al.comhttp://connect.al.com/user/arrodriguez/index.html
According to reports, the dog was attacked by either a coyote or a fox while it was in its fenced-in backyard.
See canine contestants in the 2014 Gardendale Magnolia Festival Pooch Parade tag:blog.al.com,2014:/spotnews/857.127623142014-04-27T01:58:01Z2014-04-27T02:55:56ZThe Pooch Parade was a highlight at the Gardendale Magnolia Festival, Saturday, April 26, 2014. Sarah A. McCarty | smccarty@al.comhttp://connect.al.com/user/samccarty/index.html
The Pooch Parade was a highlight at the Gardendale Magnolia Festival, Saturday, April 26, 2014.
Alexander City woman pleads guilty to animal cruelty in Tallapoosa County dogfighting ringtag:blog.al.com,2014:/spotnews/857.126043052014-04-07T18:12:13Z2014-04-07T18:12:28ZJennifer Kelley, 26, is the second to plead guilty of six people who were indicted in connection with the ring, which was raided in November.Kelsey Stein | kstein@al.comhttp://connect.al.com/user/kelseystein/index.html
Jennifer Kelley, 26, is the second to plead guilty of six people who were indicted in connection with the ring, which was raided in November.
Plenty of furry friends available for adoption from area animal shelterstag:blog.al.com,2014:/spotnews/857.125846822014-04-04T14:26:00Z2014-04-04T14:27:45ZThis week's adoptablesJoey Kennedy | jkennedy@al.comhttp://connect.al.com/user/jkennedy/index.html
This week's adoptables
Morris residents call town's animals at large ordinance "silly" for including cats tag:blog.al.com,2014:/spotnews/857.125279972014-03-27T15:52:30Z2014-03-27T16:19:44ZCouncilman Steve Jones explained the ordinance, which was adopted in 1997, is not exactly a leash law but a law regarding animals at large. Sarah A. McCarty | smccarty@al.comhttp://connect.al.com/user/samccarty/index.html
Councilman Steve Jones explained the ordinance, which was adopted in 1997, is not exactly a leash law but a law regarding animals at large.
Calling all dogs: Paws in the Gardens event set for Saturday at Aldridge Gardenstag:blog.al.com,2014:/spotnews/857.124710342014-03-19T22:49:20Z2014-03-19T23:03:09ZThe event will include dog obedience demonstrations, Q&A sessions with veterinarians and contests for best dog trick and best dog costume.Jon Anderson | janderson@al.comhttp://connect.al.com/user/janderso/index.html
The event will include dog obedience demonstrations, Q&A sessions with veterinarians and contests for best dog trick and best dog costume.
Homewood Library to partner with Greater Birmingham Humane Society for 'Adoption Day'tag:blog.al.com,2014:/spotnews/857.124543862014-03-17T21:25:00Z2014-03-17T21:26:00ZOn Saturday, March 22, the library will partner with the GBHS's Mobile Unit to help you and your loved ones take home the perfect pet. Ana Rodriguez | arodriguez@al.comhttp://connect.al.com/user/arrodriguez/index.html
On Saturday, March 22, the library will partner with the GBHS's Mobile Unit to help you and your loved ones take home the perfect pet.
Dixie's Group: Support group to help people in Birmingham area mourning death of pettag:blog.al.com,2014:/spotnews/857.122331512014-02-19T13:00:00Z2014-02-19T13:00:03ZHOMEWOOD, Alabama -- When Dixie, a 15-year-old Labrador Retriever, died in November, her owner, Randy Hays, didn't know where to turn. "It just happened very quickly. I was devastated," Hays said. "This was like a child." After days of crying,...Jeremy Gray | jgray@al.comhttp://connect.al.com/user/jwgray/index.html
HOMEWOOD, Alabama -- When Dixie, a 15-year-old Labrador Retriever, died in November, her owner, Randy Hays, didn't know where to turn. "It just happened very quickly. I was devastated," Hays said. "This was like a child."After days of crying, Hays...
A white squirrel in Clay? Have you seen these in your neighborhood?tag:blog.al.com,2014:/spotnews/857.122231772014-02-17T17:02:00Z2014-02-17T17:17:14ZCLAY, Alabama -- Ashley Bosarge started quite a stir on the What's Happening in Trussville? Facebook community page when she shared a picture of a white squirrel she took in Clay.A few commenters said they used to see white squirrels...Jeremy Gray | jgray@al.comhttp://connect.al.com/user/jwgray/index.html
CLAY, Alabama -- Ashley Bosarge started quite a stir on the What's Happening in Trussville? Facebook community page when she shared a picture of a white squirrel she took in Clay.A few commenters said they used to see white squirrels...
Bear Bryant died; Condoleezza Rice made history; Human Fly struck (The week in Birmingham history)tag:blog.al.com,2014:/spotnews/857.120506332014-01-26T13:00:00Z2014-01-26T13:00:23ZJAN. 26- Less than a month after coaching his last game, legendary Alabama Coach Paul "Bear" Bryant died at the age of 69 on this day in 1983. Birmingham native Condoleezza Rice became the first African-American woman to serve as...Jeremy Gray | jgray@al.comhttp://connect.al.com/user/jwgray/index.html
JAN. 26- Less than a month after coaching his last game, legendary Alabama Coach Paul "Bear" Bryant died at the age of 69 on this day in 1983. Birmingham native Condoleezza Rice became the first African-American woman to serve as...
As Clay's vicious dog ordinance court case continues, city considers new leash ordinancetag:blog.al.com,2014:/spotnews/857.120389632014-01-22T17:03:00Z2014-01-22T17:08:48ZThe June 17 Clay City Council meeting was standing room only as opponents of the vicious dog ordinance packed council chambers. (Jeremy Gray / AL.com) CLAY, Alabama -- As the the court case over Clay's vicious dog ordinance enters its...Jeremy Gray | jgray@al.comhttp://connect.al.com/user/jwgray/index.html
The June 17 Clay City Council meeting was standing room only as opponents of the vicious dog ordinance packed council chambers. (Jeremy Gray / AL.com) CLAY, Alabama -- As the the court case over Clay's vicious dog ordinance enters its...
Hueytown soldier takes to "ruff" assignment in Afghanistantag:blog.al.com,2014:/spotnews/857.119229942014-01-03T13:00:15Z2014-01-03T13:00:23ZSoldier serves as handler of country's only therapy dog.Michael Tomberlinhttp://connect.al.com/user/mtomberl/index.html
Soldier serves as handler of country's only therapy dog.
Afghanistan therapy dog's other Alabama connectiontag:blog.al.com,2014:/spotnews/857.119233632014-01-03T13:00:00Z2014-01-03T13:04:39Z"Fourth Alabama" spent the day with Maj. Edan, Afghanistan's therapy dog, last year.Michael Tomberlinhttp://connect.al.com/user/mtomberl/index.html
"Fourth Alabama" spent the day with Maj. Edan, Afghanistan's therapy dog, last year.
Where the wild things are: Game wardens, critter catchers see increase in Birmingham area animal encounterstag:blog.al.com,2014:/spotnews/857.118887782014-01-01T12:00:00Z2014-01-01T13:46:58ZView full sizeThis beaver was removed from a pond in Montevallo / Alabama Wildlife Removal BIRMINGHAM, Alabama -- Possums eating cat food off a back porch. A hawk flying in a school gymnasium. A bobcat snared in a trap set...Jeremy Gray | jgray@al.comhttp://connect.al.com/user/jwgray/index.html
View full sizeThis beaver was removed from a pond in Montevallo / Alabama Wildlife Removal BIRMINGHAM, Alabama -- Possums eating cat food off a back porch. A hawk flying in a school gymnasium. A bobcat snared in a trap set...
Birmingham firefighters rescue pets after house burns in historic Redmont neighborhoodtag:blog.al.com,2013:/spotnews//857.117934212013-12-09T04:23:20Z2013-12-09T04:23:48ZThe large, two-story brick house in south Birmingham caught fire around 2:45 p.m., possibly from a lightning strike.Kelsey Stein | kstein@al.comhttp://connect.al.com/user/kelseystein/index.html
The large, two-story brick house in south Birmingham caught fire around 2:45 p.m., possibly from a lightning strike.